Searching for a Clue

The two-bit, trash-talking thug is upping the ante now.

Just begging for a smackdown.

Let's hope he gets it Sunday.

Chavez warns US in bid for more power

VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez has threatened to cut off oil supplies to the US if the superpower interferes in a referendum this weekend over whether he can run for re-election indefinitely.

Mr Chavez also sought to fire up his backers for the tight vote by threatening to end diplomatic ties with Spain unless the former colonial power's King Juan Carlos apologised for telling him to shut up at a recent summit meeting.

The self-styled socialist revolutionary issued the warnings yesterday at a massive rally closing the campaign.

Mr Chavez has frequently issued threats about stopping crude sales to its top customer.

Venezuela has remained the No.4 oil supplier to the US despite fraying ties. Mr Chavez frequently accuses Washington of plotting to topple him. The US Government denies the allegations.

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